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Database for Revelation of Expectations in Latin America (REVELA): 2001-2021

By Department of Research and Chief Economist (VPS/RES/RES)

The Revelation of Expectations in Latin America (REVELA) database tracks macroeconomic expectations across the region and was last updated in March 2009. It provides comparable data on inflation, growth, fiscal deficits, interest rates, and other key variables for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2006 to 2010.

This resource supports research and analysis of Latin American inflation, offering a comprehensive inflation expectations database for LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) to monitor and compare national forecasts.

The REVELA data allow researchers and policymakers to examine long-term trends, such as the historical performance of the Brazilian inflation rate, and to interpret expectations indicators for Latin America that reveal market confidence, monetary policy effects, and regional inflation dynamics.

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Metadata & use

Identifier https://doi.org/10.60966/de3ifqmt
License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Citation

Pinzon, Mauricio, et al. (2009). Database for Revelation of Expectations in Latin America (REVELA): 2001-2021. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/de3ifqmt
Published date 2009-01-03
Modified date 2026-08-26
Tags/Keywords Database · Growth · Inflation · Interest · Revela · Revelation Of Expectations
Language
  1. English
Temporal coverage 2006-2015
Country
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Guatemala
Mexico
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher
Inter-American Development Bank
Author
Pinzon, Mauricio
Galindo, Arturo
Data collection type Observational Data
Statistical type Panel Data
Data structure Structured Data
Data notes

What does the REVELA database measure?

The REVELA database tracks macroeconomic expectations for Latin American and Caribbean countries, focusing on inflation, growth, fiscal deficit, and interest rates. It is one of the most reliable sources for understanding trends in Latin American inflation.

What time period does the dataset cover?

The dataset covers 2006 to 2010, with monthly updates available through March 2009. This allows users to study medium-term expectations across the region, including the historic record of the Brazil inflation rate.

Which countries are included in the REVELA dataset?

REVELA provides consistent coverage for countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, offering comparable data on inflation expectations, growth, and interest rates.

How can this dataset help analyze inflation expectations in Latin America?

The dataset compiles survey-based forecasts from economic experts to create an inflation expectations database LAC, allowing comparisons across countries and over time. It helps evaluate how inflation perceptions influence policy decisions and the pursuit of price stability.

What are the expectation indicators for Latin America?

These indicators summarize market and analyst expectations for inflation, fiscal balance, and economic growth across the region. The dataset’s expectation indicators for Latin America offer insight into how regional economies respond to global and domestic pressures.

What can the dataset tell us about Brazil’s inflation rate?

REVELA includes monthly projections and actual figures that show the historical pattern of the Brazil inflation rate and its comparison with other Latin American countries.

Who collects and validates the REVELA data?

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) compiles, validates, and maintains the REVELA dataset, based on standardized surveys of economists and central bank analysts across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Can this dataset be used for research or policy analysis?

Yes. REVELA supports academic research, regional policy studies, and economic modeling on Latin American inflation trends and the formulation of credible monetary policy frameworks.

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